July weather forecast
Eritrea

In July, Eritrea's weather offers a mix of continued summer heat and the beginning of the rainy season, especially in the highland regions. The country's varied geography continues to shape the climate across its different regions.

The coastal city of Massawa experiences extreme heat during July, with average temperatures reaching around 40°C (104°F). Despite the intense heat, rainfall remains a rarity, continuing the arid conditions that are typical of the region. Visitors to this area should be prepared for high temperatures, but can take solace in the cooling waters of the Red Sea.

In contrast, Asmara, located in the highlands, presents a more temperate climate, with temperatures ranging from 16°C (60.8°F) to 24°C (75.2°F). Importantly, July marks the beginning of the rainy season in the highlands, with Asmara experiencing increased precipitation compared to the previous months. This rainfall, although higher, is usually short-lived and does not significantly disrupt outdoor activities.

The western lowlands, represented by cities such as Barentu, experience scorching temperatures that can fluctuate between 33°C (91.4°F) and 38°C (100.4°F). While the heat remains significant, July marks a slight decrease in temperature compared to June, largely due to the increased cloud cover and occasional rain showers in this region.

Compared to June, July brings a noticeable change in the highland weather, with cooler temperatures and increased rainfall. In contrast, the coastal and lowland regions continue to experience high temperatures, although slightly moderated. Looking ahead to August, the highland regions prepare for the peak of the rainy season, while the coastal and lowland areas maintain their high temperature trends. Despite the onset of rains in certain areas, July's weather provides an interesting mix of Eritrea's scorching summer and the refreshing highland rains.

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• Asmara - July »
  The month with the most rainfall in Asmara is July, when the rain falls for 26.8 days and typically aggregates up to 150mm (5.91") of precipitation. In Asmara in July, during 26.8 rainfall days, 150mm (5.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Keren - July »
  On the first day of July in Keren sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of July, in Keren, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:57 EAT.
• Massawa - July »
  Massawa's warmest month, July, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 40.8°C (105.4°F) to a low of 27.7°C (81.9°F). July is the least humid month in Massawa, with an average relative humidity of 53%.
• Āssab - July »
  In July, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:39. Āssab, Eritrea continues to embrace warm weather throughout July, following similar trends as June.
• Mendefera - July »
  As Mendefera enters July, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the 28.2°C (82.8°F) of June to a still warm 23.3°C (73.9°F). July signals the peak of Mendefera's rainy season, with maximum precipitation levels for the year.
• Barentu - July »
  January, February, July, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Barentu. In Barentu, in July, during 15.7 rainfall days, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Nakfa - July »
  July, the peak of the summer season in Nakfa, presents the highest average temperature of 18.4°C (65.1°F) and rainfall at 74mm (2.91"). July is the wettest month of the year in Nakfa, showing a massive rainfall increase compared to previous months.
• Adi Tekelezan - July »
  In Adi Tekelezan, in July, during 26.8 rainfall days, 150mm (5.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of July in Adi Tekelezan, Eritrea, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:59.